A short walk down a slight hill will take you by the Chimney Swift tower and butterfly garden, and slightly further you will see a trail leading to the bird blind.  If you continue past the bird blind, you will reach a gate that overlooks Johnson's Field.  A loop to the left will give you a good look at the wetland.  It's often worthwhile to check the trees in the parking lot as well.

Migrant birds often visit the drip at the bird blind.  Resident species like Carolina Chickadees, Northern Cardinals, and Carolina Wrens are often in the area.  Beware of the titmice in this region, many are hybrid Black-crested x Tufted Titmice.  Black-crested should have a dark black crest and light gray forehead, hybrids show a softer coal gray crest and noticeably buffy to chestnut forehead.

In Summer Scissor-tailed Flycatchers can be seen in Johnson's Field, and Western Kingbirds are often around the parking lot.  Chimney Swifts have nested in the tower, so watch for them overhead.

Patsy Glenn of Wimberley was the prime force behind the creation of this birding/nature sanctuary. With great vision and gentle persistence, she worked to create a wonderful Nature Refuge and Bird Sanctuary in the heart of Wimberley. Patsy was tireless in establishing this refuge. Through her efforts, an unused portion of land next to the proposed community center was turned over to the Wimberley Birding Society for development as a bird sanctuary. In October 2001, she enlisted over 60 volunteers to clear the land, create the nature trails, wildflower areas, and feeders to attract birds. She guided numerous improvements since that time, including a chimney swift tower, viewing platform, rainwater collection system, and butterfly garden.

The Patsy Glenn Refuge encourages and protects birds and all wildlife. It has also served to inform and educate visitors, including area school children, and to improve the Cypress Creek watershed.

The entrance to the refuge can be found at the back (north end) of the parking lot for the Wimberley Community Center.  Restrooms are available in the community center on weekdays from 8:00AM to 4:30PM